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Issue 1 volume 1 | 2017

the taguig city guide

• How Taguig is shaping a dynamic future • Inside the Philippines’ most progressive city• 20 Minutes with Mayor Lani Cayetano • Where to invest in the Philippines • Exploring the city from day to night • Organic farming in the City

Characterized by a strong government, a diverse population and robust industries, Taguig is a highly urbanized city that is evolving into a dynamic and sustainable community by supporting and driving economic growth,

focusing on the development of its people, and integrating environmental thinking into its plans.

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Taguig lies at the western shore of Laguna Lake, at the southeastern portion of Metro Manila. Napindan River (a tributary of Pasig River), forms the common border of Taguig and Pasay City, while Taguig River (also a Pasig River tributary) cuts through the northern half of the city. The city’s topography has given it a rather unique characteristic, where water features, farmlands, urbanized centers and commercial districts are all within a 20-minute drive from each other.

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Land Area: 45.38 sq.km.

Population: 804,915

Density: 12,000 per/km

Literacy rate: 98.1%

Number of Barangays: 28

Average Annual Growth Rate: 4.32%

Characterized by a strong government, a diverse population and robust industries, Taguig is a highly urbanized city that is evolving into a dynamic and sustainable community by supporting and driving economic growth,

focusing on the development of its people, and integrating environmental thinking into its plans.

• Land Area: 4,538.2 hectares • Population: 804,915 • Density: 12,000 per/km • Literacy rate: 98.1% • Number of Barangays: 28 • Average Annual Growth Rate: 4.32%;

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TaGuiG: Creating a dynamic urban Future How the economic boom is defining the direction of the city

A new urban landscape is taking shape in Taguig, and with the inevitable developments in the city, the local government is working to create a community at pace with progress. Possessing a rich yet little-known history, the city is now fast transforming as the country’s next center of investment. It is a dynamic setting where the development of its people and better business policies are proving to be the local government’s keys to success. With a population over 650,000, Taguig looks to its future—the city government outlines the programs being planned and implemented to further improve city services and cultivate its vision of building an ideal business environment.

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the city is investing Php4.7B in socio and economic development.”

TaGuiG: Creating a dynamic urban Future

Four Ways The ciT y rules —Why Taguig is now among the top five cities in the Philippines per capita income

Business address Top companies have already

chosen to make the central areas of Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and McKinley Hill their base, including multinationals and industry leaders in various sectors from manufacturing to consulting services and technology. Identified as the next financial hub, BGC is the preferred location of business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, international banks and financial entities. The number of business permit applications in Taguig has been growing exponentially.

Good Governance The assurance that taxes paid

are being used correctly and efficiently creates a more secure environment for business. The city’s aggressive anti-graft drive has earned Taguig the 2014 E-Readiness Leadership Award for adapting information technology to help implement local governance. Coupled with an increase in tax collection, from Php4.19B in 2015 to Php4.66B in 2016, it also allocated an increased budget for city development, reporting a 177% increase in the annual budget in the past 7 years, from Php3B in 2010 to Php8.32B in 2017. For 2017, the city is investing Php4.7B in socio and economic development. Only 12.73% of the 2015 annual budget comes from Internal Revenue Allotment of the national government, making Taguig among the Top 9 Performing Cities by the Department of Interior and Local Government. “We believe businessmen and entrepreneurs continue to be attracted to the self-sufficient nature of Taguig City,” says the mayor.

lower TaxesIt has the lowest tax rates

among the 16 cities that make up Metro Manila’s National Capital Region. Taguig has lower taxes for manufacturers, banks, restaurants, services, distributors, dealers and exporters compared to other cities. It also has lower residential and real property taxes. Mayor Lani Cayetano says the city has not raised its tax rates for the past four years.

ease of doing BusinessThe mayor describes the

meaningful partnership with the business sector as the overriding theme for the city’s policies. “The ease of doing business with Taguig is very evident. With the city’s continuous effort to improve the transparency and accountability of transactions, it won’t be long before we completely eliminate red tape in all transactions,” says the mayor. “Transparency and accountability, coupled with good business policies, make Taguig City the successful and competitive financial district it is today.” Taguig City was recognized by the World Bank as one of the best places in the Philippines to do business. In its Ease of Doing Business study released in 2010, Taguig ranked first among the cities in Metro Manila for the easiest and least number of processes needed for putting up a business.

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what are your top priorities? Our top priorities are to uphold our policies of ease of doing business, lower taxes and good governance. We are focusing on the entry of new businesses, creating opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, and investing in education and training to bridge the gap between companies and job seekers.

why are you focusing on the business sector?We try to be a good partner with the private sector because we believe that as long as they are happy with the way things are being run in the city, they will continue investing and consequently enable us to deliver social services to our constituents.

what are the major centers of development?The local government of Taguig administers Fort Bonifacio, one of Metro Manila’s growth zones for business, residential and commercial development. Several mixed use developments are already under way, creating more upscale residential and commercial offerings, such as McKinley West and Uptown Bonifacio of Megaworld, North Bonifacio and Veritown of Federal Land. The 440-hectare center of Bonifacio Global City or BGC has definitiely led the way in the last ten years and continues to be the preferred area for most businesses. But we are also preparing for the economic boost of the upcoming Arca South, the former Food Terminal Incorporated, a 70-hectare business and lifestyle district being developed by Ayala Land. We are also developing the 800-hectare

Laguna de Bay lakeshore community along C-6 road.

what role does Taguig’s lakeshore community play?We have a thriving fisherfolk community on the western shore of Laguna de Bay, a source of livelihood for 1,080 registered fishermen. It has a 10-kilometer lakeshore area, which we are envisioning to develop into mixed-use facilities with a huge potential for eco-tourism. We just inaugurated a new public park in time for the holidays last year. Fort Bonifacio is only 10 to 20 minutes away from here, and it is accessible by bike. If we have more activities on the lakeshore, there would be a great synergy among residents and the city’s communities.

how are you addressing the city’s employment needs? Education and job training have always been our thrust. We’re constantly updating the curriculum of Taguig City University, and soon we will be operating a new Manpower Training Center, a modern facility for technical and vocational work. It will feature simulated work environments, as well as practical and hands-on teaching and learning methods.

how is the city faring?We have one of the highest rates of employment in the country at 89%. The city is an environment where there are vast opportunities for improving the lives of the people with the availability of jobs, whether as employees or entrepreneurs.

T WenT y minu Tes WiTh The mayor Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, 33, believes in focusing on people development. We asked how the local government is doing and how it plans to sustain growth for the future.

Age: 33

Age when elected into office: 29

Date of office: May 2010

Youngest rep: Became first female representative of Taguig-Pateros at 25

Progressive Lady: At 22, established the Progressive Ladies’ League of the Philippines (PLLP), an organization that promotes women’s rights and welfare

Governance studies: Finished a special course in Innovative and Developmental Local Governance and Policy Making for Local Chief Executives and Legislators at the University of the Philippines in Diliman

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Centro Escolar University

Recognition: In 2009, she earned recognition from the United Nations Associations of the Philippines for her accomplishments in Politics and Government Service.

Spouse: Senate Minority Leader Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano

Mayor Lani Cayetano joins city festivals.

Personal History



Our top priorities are to uphold our policies of ease of doing business, lower taxes and good governance.” – Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano

Clockwise from left: Mayor Lani Cayetano at the Taguig Business Center at SM Aura; melon fields in Taguig; Senator Alan Cayetano and the mayor with some of Taguig’s health practitioners.

Youngest Foreign Affairs Secretary

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, and graduated with Second Honors from the Ateneo Law School.

Most active ambassador for the City of Taguig and fellow Taguigeños

Led legislative inquiries and public investigations in the Senate and House of Representatives about the malversation of public funds, abuse of power, and graft and corruption

Father of “Presyo, Trabaho, Kita” program for Micro Small and Medium Entrepreneurs. The program has helped 192 groups of MSMEs, public transport drivers, vendors and others who need capital to sustain their livelihood.

Recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in 2010.

Known as the youngest councilor during his time, youngest Vice Mayor of Taguig, youngest Representative in the 11th Congress, youngest Senate Minority Leader, and youngest Blue Ribbon Chairman.

Dedicated 25 years of his life to public service.

Has always advocated to transfer the offices of key government departments to the other regions of the country to decongest Metro Manila and promote more growth centers in the provinces.

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Taguig City was recognized by the World Bank as one of the best places in the Philippines to do business. In its Ease of Doing Business study released in 2010, Taguig ranked first among the cities in Metro Manila for the easiest and least number of processes for putting up a business.

Selected by AusAid as the pilot site for the Building the Resilience and Awareness of Metro Manila Communities to Natural Disasters and Climate Change Impacts (BRACE) program

Ongoing environmental efforts include the Bantay Lawa and Hagonoy Creek Rehabilitation Drive

city acHievements

ciT y oFFice and Business cenTer In December 2014, the local government launched a state-of-the-art satellite city office to cater to a wide range of business services, including application and releasing of business permits for the city and selected barangays, real property tax payment, and the application for community tax certificate (cedula), among others. Some of these services guarantee a one-day turnaround time. Located at the 9th floor of the SM Aura Office Tower, the satellite of the city hall is now accessible to BGC-based businesses and residents. Equipped with a modern queuing system, Wi-Fi access and comfortable facilities, it offers the best business environment for conducting transactions. The office’s staff has been trained to be friendly and highly service-driven, to ensure a pleasant and results-oriented experience for clients. The office is gifted with a great view of Taguig, and has conference rooms which serve as venues for meetings, assemblies, skills training, or meetings between city officials and businessmen. The City of Taguig received a Blue Certification Award from the Office of the Ombudsman in 2014, indicating that it passed the anti-graft agency’s anti-red tape policies and that its system conformed to the “ease of doing business” standards. The Blue Certification, similar to the private sector’s ISO certification for compliance with prescribed management system standards, recognizes cities that exert efforts in reducing red tape. The city was previously rated ‘Excellent’ for the Implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act in 2012.



ciT y ec onomic and invesTmenT oFFice To pursue the City’s commitment to improve ease of doing business, it has created the City Economic and Investment Office (CEIPO), an office whose primary task is to help investors put up their businesses in Taguig. Headed by Jorge Daniel Bocobo, the CEIPO is currently in the process of studying and drafting its Economic and Investment Code, to hopefully help attract more investors to the City through various incentives.


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VIP lounge to cater to businessmen

Initiating a higher standard of customer service

Spacious and well-equipped conference rooms

Dedicated help desk for all business needs: permit processing, manpower needs, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs

Easy access from SM Aura Skypark at the mall’s fifth level or directly from the ground level or underground parking

located at the 9th floor of the SM aura Office tower, sm Aura Premier, mcKinley Parkway and C5 Road cor. 26th st., Bonifacio Global CityWebsite: taguig.gov.ph

Study programs and activities that would help with the ease of doing business in the City

Assist prospective investors and serve as a one stop shop in helping register their businesses and getting other related permits

Establish and maintain good relations with present and future locators in the City

Help find Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs for companies

Help find employees for businesses entering Taguig through coordination with the Public Employment Office

Market and promote the City through collaterals, social media, etc.

Prospective investors and new businesses—big or small—are invited to call 0917-833-1327 to inquire about how the office can help them.

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Taguig’s business- friendly communityThe throngs of universities and multinational corporations transferring to Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is a testament that the city is doing something right for top business locators and investors. Having BGC as the Philippines’ top destination for some of the country’s best institutions is a vote of confidence—a virtual seal of excellence for the government of Taguig.

Those who have chosen Taguig as the future location of their offices include the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Insurance Commission (IC). The Supreme Court will also transfer its offices to Taguig. They all have announced plans to transfer their headquarters to BGC, while the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Incorporated (PCCI) have already moved to new

addresses within the burgeoning business district. Several top businesses have already relocated to Taguig, including Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., Eastwest Bank; General Electric Philippines, Inc.; Hewlett-Packard AP LTD- Phil.; Sony Philippines, Inc.; Sun Life Corporation; and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Limited; among others. Prominent law firms such as Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz

The rise of Taguig City from a quiet coastal community to a booming business-friendly district did not just happen overnight. There was no secret recipe, just a series of commitments to genuine public service and to create programs and projects that could viably benefit, not only the city’s constituents, but its stakeholders as well.



(ACCRA Law) and Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angangco (CVC Law) have transferred their offices to Taguig. Leading academic institutions such as the University of the Philippines and the De La Salle University have put up campuses in the area as well. Because of this, the World Bank recognized Taguig as one of the best places in the country to do business. Mayor Lani Cayetano said the city only follows an honest-to-goodness business model, which rests on the following cornerstones: No Corruption, Lower Taxes, Better Services and Business Policies, and No Number Coding (for vehicles). “In Taguig, we always get a vote of confidence from businesses whom we consider partners in development. We treat them with respect, the highest form of which is to show them that the taxes they pay really go to the people of Taguig,” Mayor Lani stated.

Peace and order in TaguigThe economic growth of a city or municipality will not happen without an effective peace and order program by the local government unit. Mayor Cayetano was happy to announce in 2015 that every one of the top 10 most wanted criminals

Left column, top to bottom: native delicacies stall at Market! Market!; the mayor Taguig National High School (TNHS) students; Taguig Lakeshore Hall. Middle column, counterclockwise: the mayor at the launch of Taguig’s first technological-vocational school; the BGC skyline, the eco-friendly BGC bus, Mayor Cayetano with TNHS graduating students; various BGC cityscapes

hiding or operating in Taguig City have all been arrested, charged, or put behind bars. This came after the city government received from the police the 2015 Third Quarter Report containing the names of the 183 individuals arrested by authorities for involvement in the illegal drug trade. Since Mayor Cayetano took the helm in Taguig, an all-out war was declared against illegal drugs. The city also invested in new patrol vehicles and service firearms for policemen assigned in Taguig. “Whatever we have achieved were products of partnerships and cooperation,” the mayor said. “The business community and all those paying their taxes are all our partners in these endeavors and in all that the city government is doing for its people. It is their investment, too. Of course, the city officials, employees, and all Taguig residents who are supportive of our vision are also key to our success. I also could not have done it without their support, and the support of my loving husband, Senator Alan.”

The city achievements were products of business partnerships and cooperation”– Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano

It’s easy to get around by foot at Bonifacio Global City. Employees, heading out for lunch.

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— Local and international companies are consolidating new headquarters in Taguig for better office spaces in a great environment


The city’s dedication to a better business environment means local government offices need to work harder for an improved, faster, and stress-free process for business permits and tax payments.


Building BeT Ter Business rel aTions

The men and women working daily at the Taguig city hall in General Luna Street as well as at the SM Aura Satellite Office are the people directly responsible for creating better business relations. “We recognize that the more we can streamline the processes for businesses, the more we are able to give them an incentive to register regularly and work more with us in the future,” says Atty. Joy Cruz, Head of the Business Permits and Licensing Office. One such project that started in 2013 is easing the process for big taxpayers. “For those who pay over Php 1 million in business tax, we are able to send out our people to their offices. As long as they have complete documents, they can trust


that we try to make the process more streamlined for them. These companies work with designated contact persons, so we are able to fast track and prioritize them. We execute a focused approach for the assessment and payments process, so that determination of tax payments and collection can be more efficient. We make sure that before we release any approvals, the applicants are compliant with requirements.” New business permits are promised a one-day release, especially for commercial locations that are not high-risk. “We also created streamlined paperwork that include barangay permits, sanitary permits, or liquor license,

among others, all within one document instead of having separate paperwork,” says Atty. Cruz. One example of fast processing is for the increasing number of virtual offices established through companies, such as Regus. “Because we know that these offices are created to make life more convenient for business, we want to help create more convenience for this process as well,” she says. To do away with fixers, the city hall has installed a tracking system that monitors the process of paperwork and status. The more orderly business processing in Taguig has been recognized in the World Bank study released in 2010, where Taguig ranked first among the cities in Metro Manila for the easiest and least number of processes for putting up a business.

Clockwise, from top left: Taguig City’s front desk; quick transactions at the Taguig Business Center; the Business Center features modern, state-of-the-art facilities; its friendly concierge and staff are always ready to assist customers

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The development of the 240-hectare Bonifacio Global City (BGC) area and McKinley Hill provides continuous opportunities for industries within Manila’s most exciting location. Based on a Master Plan molded after the functionality of Seoul, the excellent systems of Singapore, the innovation of Vancouver and the visionary outlook of Paris, BGC received a Gold Nugget Award for the Best Community/Town Site Plan in 1997. BGC manages and provides a two-way cable television system, high speed internet, and a high bandwidth data network. Its telecommunications infrastructure uses underground ducts and fiber optics network system. Soon to rise are the neighboring business districts of Uptown Bonifacio, McKinley West, and Veritown which will host office buildings, as well as hotels and entertainment. The southern portion of Taguig is home to the upcoming Arca South, formerly the Food Terminal, Inc., a 74-hectare property being developed by Ayala Land. It will be another major business district and hub of the Metro Manila Integrated Transport System that seeks to decongest traffic in Metro Manila.


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— Companies turn to Taguig’s ideal business environment

With business and entertainment centers, restaurants and parks, Bonifacio Global City has become Manila’s most exciting location.

Located within the heart of BGC, Regus is a global workspace provider, with offices in more than 120 countries.

New and stylish infrastructure plus attractive rates make BGC top choice for local and international businesses. Employees of Regus are advisers on growing demand for office space

With restaurants and cafes at every corner, it’s easy for employees to find a nice place for lunch or meetings.

hoT properT yAmong the 26 emerging business districts in Metro Manila, BGC saw the highest real estate take-up rate in 2013. Attractive rental rates, accessibility and high quality of development make BGC the popular choice for companies, said Sheila Lobien, head of project leasing markets at property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle. She cited that companies like Acer and Electrolux moved to BGC because of lower taxes. “BGC is lower by 30 to 40% in average in the distributor and manufacturing industry,” she said. Local and international companies that are consolidating their headquarters here include Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, Philam Life, Samsung, Sony, Ericsson, Canon, Nokia, Del Monte, Splash, Colgate Palmolive, Sunlife, Aboitiz and HSBC. According to Jones Lang LaSalle Associate Director Henry Cabrera, the acquisition by SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of five BPO buildings—the Net Plaza, Net Cube, Net Quad, Net Square and Net One in 2013 made the SM Group the biggest office landlord in BGC with 21% of owned office space. This is followed by Ayala Land (8.9%) and W Group Inc. (7.6%). “Land values in Bonifacio continue to be the highest in Metro Manila with some lots selling as high as P480,000 per square meter,” he said.

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Taguig has the lowest rates in the National Capital Region, and lower taxes for manufacturers, banks, restaurants, services, distributors, dealers and exporters than other cities in Metro Manila.”

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sPoTliGhT on: Arca South, upcoming central business and lifestyle districtThe develoPer: Ayala Land

loCaTion: Along East Service Road of South Luzon Expressway

sCale: 75 hectaresTiMeTaBle: 870,000 ground

floor units in 5 yearsinvesTMenT: Php80 billion

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it accessible to the international airport, the Makati Central Business

District and Bonifacio Global City.

J Direct Skyway and C-5/C-6 connection

J The much-anticipated modern Integrated Transport System (ITS)

planned by the Department of Transportation and Communication.

The ITS will serve as a central station for all provincial buses carrying

passengers to and from Laguna, Batangas, Quezon and the Bicol

Region. The ITS is also beside a rail station which can link passengers

to other areas of Metro Manila, and the rest of Luzon.

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ciT y liFe in sync aT arca sou Th Ayala Land harnesses the potential for a higher quality of life in Arca South, 74 hectares of mixed-use development presenting myriad opportunities for growth with best estate practices, diverse retail options, residential developments, and an intermodal transport system. Efficient urban planning integrates green spaces and refreshing streetscapes throughout the district. An integrated basement parking frees the streets, increasing pedestrianization and connectivity. Through a centralized operation system; traffic, power, and security management are attuned to the needs of the community.

how long have you been doing business with Taguig?We started in 2003 when we took over the Global City development, and since that time we’ve been focusing on Bonifacio Global City. But more recently we have announced a new development, the former FTI, now called Arca South, which is 74 hectares of an exciting new development.

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Fernando zoBel de ayalaChairman, Ayala Land

what kind of changes have you seen?There have been dramatic changes. Because luckily, we’ve been able to develop at a time when the economic cycle was beginning to take off. So in addition, there has just been increased affluence in the country— more individuals can buy products.

what do you think are the benefits to you as a businessman?On the development side, we’ve been able to innovate a great deal in Taguig. The Mind Museum is something that’s very unique in the country; even High Street and Serendra—the concept of an outdoor retail promenade was also new.

how has it been working with the government?We’ve been very pleased to work with the government in Taguig; they are real partners of ours in this development. When we develop such large tracts of land and invest so much money, it’s important for us to work closely with the LGUs. We can’t do these things alone. Of course the ability to understand and collaborate and plan for the future together, the importance of agreeing to a master plan and sticking with it, are very important. This is one of the trademarks of Ayala and all the developments that we do. And we found in the government of Taguig a very progressive government, and one

that really both wanted to learn and put in their own ideas, for the development of this great city.

Can you tell us more about ayala land’s plans for the future?This is a very exciting time in the country. There is a great deal of development taking place. While we are completing so much of our work in Global City, we will be starting in Arca South, which will be a very exciting new development, with a lot of innovative concepts again. It will be a mixed-use development, with retail, office and residential (spaces). There will also be an intermodal area, at the entrance of the development, which will allow very easy access for people to come in and leave. That particular site is very strategically located, and with the overpasses that are now being constructed between C5 and the Expressway, it will be very easy to go in and out of this area. So I think Taguig will have a very nice development there. And if we succeed in these areas through our collaboration with the city, the city then gets to give more infrastructure, and more benefits, and do more things for the rest of the population of Taguig, and improve their quality of life.I think it works both ways—it works for us, it works for the city, and it’s a real pleasure working with Mayor and all her key staff.

This is a very exciting time in the country. There is a great deal of development taking place.”- Fernando zoBel de ayala, Chairman, Ayala land

With its easy accessibility and robust infrastructure, Bonifacio Global City has become the top location choice for BPO companies.

The continued strong growth of the Philippines’ IT-BPO industry (its so-called “Sunshine Industry”) in the past decade has remained a key growth driver of the country’s economy. In 2014, the industry posted an 18.7% growth in revenue amounting to about $18.4B. The global demand for both voice and non-voice services have increased as well. That the Philippines is the preferred choice for offshore services comes as no surprise—it is the third-largest English speaking country in the world, there is government support (including tax incentives) for the IT-BPO industry, and it is home to a young, diverse and scalable talent pool.

Taguig City is home to a good number of IT-BPO companies, including Regus, Australian software company and new-kid-on-the-block Atlassian, as well as three of the country’s biggest and highest-earning IT-BPO companies: Accenture, Convergys and JPMorgan Chase. Accenture and Convergys have facilities in McKinley Hill, while JPMorgan Chase holds office at Bonifacio Global City. The city continues to be the top location choice for BPOs in the country. “They’re relocating their offices because their rent in Makati is almost the same in Taguig, but in Taguig, you get a better, brand new office, [in a great environment],” said Lobien.

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Which restaurants have you grown to date?Our Pasto group is now comprised of 15 restaurants with seven located in The Fort. These are Pasto, Brick and Mortar, Craft Rock and Grill, Scarlet Lounge, Katsu Japanese Grill, Tateyama Japanese Robotayaki and Tempura, and Zao Serendra.

How was business during the early days?During the early days, “Fort” (now BGC) was just composed of our building Fort Pointe, along with Fort Strip and Pier One. We have truly witnessed first-hand how the development has evolved into a world-class project.

What makes BGC and Taguig exciting and a place for your businesses?BGC and Taguig have really epitomized the tag line “home of passionate minds”. There is constant innovation and development among the local government working in conjunction with the business sector to continuously improve.


As one of the first restaurant owners during BGC’s early days over a decade ago, entrepreneur Conrad Alcantara has seen Fort Bonifacio grow from empty hectares of land to the dynamic high-rise city it is today.

Why would other business people want to locate their new business here?BGC will be a case study of proper master planning and there is a larger market in the next few years that will be conducive for business in the future.

Has the Local Government provided support or any help to ensure your growth as a businessman? Local government has always been “business friendly” and the collaboration with locators in the area will continue to attract more business. I appreciate that the local government leaders focus on more productivity, which leads to employment for Taguig residents, which translates to income for the residents and hence more consumption. This is a cycle that businesses will continue to thrive in. The local government and developers have modernized BGC into a walking city that is ideal for both leisure and business.

Hot sPotsPasto italian Café & Bar G/F Fort Pointe Bldg884-1592

zao vietnamese Unit 1C16 Serendra

Katsu Grill 31st Street, The Fort Entertainment Center

What would you advise other people who want to get into business here?Dream big, work hard, stay focused and surround yourself with good people.

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B o osTing educaTion and employmenT — Preparing the job-seeking populationThe City of Taguig is committed to providing top-quality education for its constituents at no cost. Every Taguigeño can avail of free education—from preschool to college—at the city’s public schools. What’s more, resident public school students are also provided with head-to-toe school uniforms, as well as school bags and supplies. The City of Taguig also provides scholarships for private school students through its Taguig Learners’ Certificate (TLC) program (for elementary and high school students), and the Lifeline Assistance for Neighbors In-Need (LANI) scholarship program. These programs have produced several board top-notchers in various fields, and has helped the City increase its ranking in Metro Manila in the National Achievement Test (NAT) from 13th place in 2009, to 7th in 2012, 3rd in 2013, and 1st in 2015. The presence of private schools offers tremendous educational opportunities in the city. These private schools include Treston International College, STI College, MGC-New Life Christian Academy, and Global City Innovative College. International schools include the British School Manila, International School Manila, Manila Japanese School,

Korean International School Philippines, and Enderun. In addition, post-graduate courses are offered in De La Salle University, University of the Philippines BGC, and Every Nation Leadership Institute. Taguig City has a skilled human resource with a very high working age population and 98.1% literacy rate. The City also conducts job fairs to accommodate employers looking for employees, with 32,095 job placements from 2011 to 2013. In 2016, the City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) addressed 83,000 job vacancies, registered over 23,000 jobseekers, and successfully placed 92.71% of the applicants. Two human resource development programs to be launched soon are the Taguig JOBS Program, an employment call center to match jobs needed by employers with unemployed Taguig residents; and the Taguig Manpower Training Center, a three-story, nine-room building aimed to house modern training facilities for technical and vocational jobs in areas such as housekeeping, food and beverage service, electrical, computer maintenance, carpentry, massage therapy, hairdressing, dressmaking, and entrepreneurship.

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Approved in August 2014, The Iskolar ng Bayan Act institutionalized a measure for top 10 graduating public high school students to gain free college admission and scholarship to state universities and colleges (SUCs).

This was introduced as House Bill 1596 and authored by Rep. Lino Cayetano of 2nd District, Taguig City, the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chaired by Rep. Roman T. Romulo (Lone District, Pasig City) sponsored and endorsed for plenary approval of House Bill 4860 which replaces House Bill 1596

Top 10 public school students of their graduating class would be accorded automatic admission to SUCs of their choice within their provinces or nearby provinces, depending on the size of the schools and their course offerings.

The measure requires the CHED, Department of Education (DepED), local government units (LGUs) and SUCs to provide assistance to the top graduates in the availment of the program

Free college education For toP students

ensuring healTh and saFeT y

1 Taguig has 30 Barangay Health Centers to cater to Taguig’s 28 barangays. It has established three Super Health Centers (SHC) that allow lying-in services as well as services for minor and simple emergencies is functional 24 hours a day with a medical doctor, a nurse and a midwife, and is ready with its own mini-ambulance.

2 The Taguig-Pateros District Hospital (TPDH) was modernized and, since 2010, now has 67% more bed capacity, with newly refurbished, fully airconditioned emergency and operating rooms, a new breast and mammography center, and a new CT scan facility.

3 Doctor On Call (D.O.C.) Programs is a 24/7 emergency medical service created to respond to emergencies. With a simple phone call, doctors can respond to medical emergencies by going to the houses of patients 24/7. The hotline numbers are: (02) 225-1833 and 0917-821-0896.

4 A world-class health institution, St. Luke’s Hospital inside BGC has some of the best doctors and medical professionals, and the most advanced medical equipment and technologies in the country.

St. Lukes Hospiital in BGC

From 2010, the city increased the number of medical doctors by 59%, dentists by 76%, and sanitary inspectors by 53%


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Congresswomen Pia S. Cayetano seeks to empower Taguigeños through health, and livelihood and training programs.

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Ambulance for Taguig’s 24-hour emergency hotline

The Taguig-Pateros District Hospital, located at E. Service Road

Mobile clinics provide free health services in the city.

BGC Security Office


a PeaceFul environment The city boasts a low crime rate, and is cited as the Best Among the Best Practices Program by the Philippine National Police for its anti-crime campaign.

other initiatives include: • Creating the Taguig Peace and Order Unit (TPOU) to increase police visibility and preserve peace and order down to the barangay level

• Establishment of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and purchase of rescue vehicles and equipment, resulted in the city being awarded awarded the Seal of Disaster Preparedness in 2012.

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The second district of Taguig City is proudly represented by Congresswoman Pia S. Cayetano. An accomplished lawmaker, Cayetano served in the Senate for two terms and is currently Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Her legislative record over the past decade is highlighted by landmark laws that have benefited women, children and the elderly nationwide, and have also helped improve residents’ access to quality public education and health services. Shifting focus from a national to a local constituency, Deputy Speaker Cayetano’s advocacies have remained consistent. Education and health projects

continue to top her priorities for the 13 barangays in the second district. She has pushed for livelihood and training programs for her constituents, particularly the youth and those seeking to upgrade their job skills. Cayetano believes in an inclusive society that provides fair opportunities for the marginalized, including persons with disabilities. Furthermore, her office organizes sports clinics and programs to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. By investing in people’s health, education and livelihood, Deputy Speaker Cayetano hopes to leave a lasting legacy of genuinely empowered Taguigeños.


The Taguig experience— There is much to love about Taguig—from the entrepreneurial, creative spirit of its people to the endless options the city offers for dining, recreation and leisure. According to a 2014 survey conducted by architecture and development group Sasaki Associates, great food, engrossing activities, open spaces and architecture are some of the key factors that make a city great. With a newly opened public park added to its list of green spaces, mixed-use developments with a variety of restaurants and retail areas, and well-planned and designed infrastructure, it’s no wonder that the City of Taguig has become top-of-mind for entrepreneurs, ex-pats, business owners, and even those looking for a vibrant and dynamic city to call home. Here are a few of the reasons why there is just so much to love about Taguig.

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Taguig’s residents are made up of an interesting mix of multinational CEOs, local celebrities, creative types, entrepreneurs and fitness buffs. Because of the rise of residential developments and townships in the area, recent years have seen more and more migrants into the city from other parts of Metro Manila. Bonifacio Global City (BGC)—to date the largest mixed use development in Taguig—and McKinley Hill offers residents and employees the opportunity to achieve the right balance between work and play. Well-planned landscapes, an efficient traffic system, pocket parks, and wide pedestrian sidewalks make both developments very walkable areas—it takes an average of 10 minutes or less to go from home to salon or grocery, or from restaurant to fitness center or laundromat on foot. Once a military base, BGC is now home to three malls (SM Aura, Market! Market!, Bonifacio High Street), retail promenades, as well as restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines—from Korean and Indian to Basque and Serbian. BGC and McKinley Hill aren’t the only areas in Taguig, though, where you can take your palate on an adventure. There’s Tatay Berting’s Special Pancit at Lower Bicutan, popular for their stir-fried chinese noodles; and Patrick’s Cevicheria, along Bayani Road, where you get to sample different versions of ceviche and kilawin. Taguig is also pet-friendly! Bonifacio Global City, McKinley Hill, residential developments Acacia Estates and Bonifacio Heights provide pet-friendly environments through small parks and green areas.

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appreciation:

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WorkThat the country’s top companies, including multinationals and those from the IT-BPO industry choose to make Taguig their place of business isn’t just because of lower taxes and attractive rental rates. It’s also because both BGC and McKinley Hill are able to provide dynamic environments, an efficient transport system, as well as opportunities for employees to pursue their passions. These are also the same reasons that have compelled both entrepreneurs and restaurateurs to set up shop in the city. Commuting is easy, as well. The BGC Bus plies three different routes inside BGC, with stops near large offices and busy areas. Citylink Coach Services, on the other hand, plies two routes: the C5 route to and from NAIA Terminal 3 and Newport City, Pasay to Libis Quezon City; and the Magallanes route to and from the Magallanes MRT station to McKinley Hill.

Clockwise from left: Vask’s Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzalez; a nice quiet spot

at Luna Specialty Coffee, the BGC bus makes it easy to get around the area

Taguig is becoming a desirable place to live, with options ranging from gated villages to high-rise condominiums. At their 400-sqm bi-level house in McKinley Hills Village, Carmina and her family have created a home devoted to relaxing and communing.

what made you choose to live here? When Tyler turned a year old we started looking for a bigger place to stay. We were living in an 85 square meter condominium unit at the time, and had two dogs. After looking at countless condos and houses for months, we finally settled here and couldn’t be happier. It’s still very near to BGC and Makati but is a lot less congested and more spacious.

what’s your daily routine like? My husband Mike drives to the stock exchange building in Makati and my son goes to a Montessori school just three minutes away by car. I work from my home office and meetings are mostly in Fort and Makati. Having such a convenient set-up, I avoid being stuck in traffic, when I can. I love being able to see my son throughout the day without sacrificing work hours.

what are your favorite go-to spots in the area? SM Aura and Market! Market! are great for groceries, paying bills and food options. SM has great local and international fashion brands and Market! offers bargain finds, necessary services and good flower and plant stalls that I frequent. My meetings happen all over BGC but my favorite is Vask at Clipp Center. Not just because I work with them occasionally, but because I love the food, art and interiors and the great city views from the deck.

what other benefits do you enjoy with your location?Taguig is pretty central so it’s easy to get in and out of, whether you’re headed north or south. When we do travel out of the country, we also love how we feel safe knowing that the village security is well placed and informed.

what do you wish to see more of in the community? More plants. Despite all the attempts to put more parks and open spaces, I wish they were more green, and less concrete. It’s not too late.

resident ProFile carmina sanchez–JacobFreelance Marketing Consultant and Project Manager

There are also a good selection of international hotel chains at BGC for the discerning businessman to choose from, including Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila, F1 Hotel Manila, Seda Bonifacio Global City and the soon-to-rise Shangri-La at the Fort.



carmina sanchez–JacobFreelance Marketing Consultant and Project Manager


Touring Taguig— Before it became a bustling metropolis, Taguig was once a rural settlement populated by fishermen, farmers and Chinese settlers. It has a rich and storied past, documented through the various historical landmarks scattered throughout the city.

Parola ng napindan. Built in the 17th century, the lighthouse stands guard at the mouth of the Napindan Channel. According to legend/chismis (or another word), it was the secret rendezvous point of national hero Andres Bonifacio and other Filipino revolutionaries when they were planning their armed revolt against the Spanish government.

archdiocesan shrine of st. anne. The church, built in 1587, is one of the oldest in the country and is reflective of the resilience of the city’s people. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1645 and again in 1896. It was rebuilt both times.

Blue Mosque. Designed by renowned Philippine architect Angel Nakpil, the Blue Mosque is both a religious center and a socio-civic meeting place for both muslim and non-muslim Filipinos.

dambanang Kawayan ligid Tipas. Officially known as St. John the Baptist Church, this century-old church features an altar, benches and walls made of bamboo.

The Manila american Cemetery and Memorial. The 152-acre cemetery was established and designed by Architect Gardner Dailey in 1944.

libingan ng mga Bayani. Established in May 1947, the cemetery was built to commemorate the thousands of Filipinos who gave up their lives to fight for Philippine independence and democracy.

Taguig lakefront Community (TlC) Park. A one-hectare public park near Laguna lake, The TLC Park features a basketball court, a koi pond and an activity area. It is open daily from 3:00–5:00 PM, and from 7:00–10:00 PM.

river Festival. The celebration features an early-morning regatta, a procession and a colorful boat parade.

simboryo de Tuktukan. The Simboryo stands at the center of Sta. Ana Catholic Cemetery, and was built in the 1700s from tiles and stones.


Bartenders honing their craft at Track 30th.

A summer food fair, featuring food carts and outdoor movies.

Basketball courts in the city serve a myriad of purposes.

Mind Museum’s Head of Operations Chiqui Batac (center) and her staff.

Taguig’ s pl aygroundscareful planning and a commitment to preserve the environment has helped the city of Taguig build enviable outdoor spaces that are used as parks, performance spaces and even as outdoor gyms. Heroes’ Trail, located beside Libingan ng mga Bayani, for instance, is a favorite mountain biking trail because of its proximity to Metro Manila’s urban centers. While all-weather football pitches McKinley Hill Football Field and BGC Turf may be rented out for football games and other sports. It is also common to see both residents and non-residents out and about for their daily jog or run. Those who wish to take their fitness routine beyond the gym head over to Track 30th, a park that features a jogging path, and installations made from recycled materials that can be used for pull ups, sit ups or for stretching. Track 28th, on the other hand, is the kids’ counterpart of Track 30th, with swings, see-saws and a playground where children can play traditional Filipino games. Taguig also provides fun opportunities to learn. BGC’s Mind Museum, the country’s first world-class science museum features interactive exhibits and galleries all related to nature, science, the earth, the universe and technology. It was awarded by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2014 for its outstanding achievement as a science museum—it is the first Philippine institution to receive this accolade. According to Head of Operations Chiqui Batac, the Mind Musem is “a great complement to the many wonderful offerings in BGC. Being located in a prime lot in Taguig’s premier business district is one of the top reasons The Mind Museum has gained popularity among families and schools, as it is very accessible to the public.” The newly opened KidZania Manila, is a franchise of a Mexican chain of family and entertainment centers. The center encourages kids (from 4 to 14 years) to role play being engineers, teachers, fire fighters, doctors and other adult professions. Also, in December of 2014, the city opened Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC) Park, the city’s first public park. Featuring a bike path, a train and spaces for bazaars, the park was a Christmas gift from the mayor to her constituents. The grassy spaces are ideal for running, jogging or group fitness activities, such as Tai Chi or Zumba. “This park is a glimpse of what we have in store for the lakefront development, where people may enjoy jogging, biking and other activities,” she said.



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It’s not unusual to see people using bikes as their main form of transportation at BGC. The Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC) Park

The Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC) Park

Entrepreneur Ruby Gan Beautiful sunset at Laguna Lake.

The Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC) ParkAn afternoon run near Serendra.

An outdoor movie screening.

NY-based Chef Noel de la Rama




A lot of delightful experiences await anyone who steps into the City of Taguig. Highstreet or Serendra might first come to mind, but the city is also home to diverse commercial hubs, each transporting us to a different world. Uptown Bonifacio reigns at night, with Uptown Mall and office buildings adorned with dazzling lights. The outdoor fountain in the area wows spectators with its colorful dance perfectly synchronized to lively music. Across the street is a nocturnal’s paradise—The Palace Complex houses high-end night hubs while Uptown Parade is kept awake by various hip establishments serving exquisite food and drinks. A stone’s throw away is SM Aura Premier, an upscale shopping mall located along McKinley Parkway and C5 Road. It houses the only IMAX theater in the City, which thrills cinephiles every time the lights go down. Its rooftop garden is also the perfect spot for artists and crafters during weekends. SM Aura Premier has its

own SMX Convention Center, which hosts beauty pageants, art fairs, motivational talks and other big events. Want to fall in love all over again? Enjoy a gondola ride with your significant other at Venice Grand Canal Mall. From being a fortress during World War II, this part of McKinley Hill now whisks people away to Italy through its romantic sights, sounds and superb dining experiences. Take a selfie to capture the magic of this mystifying mall. Over at Cayetano Boulevard, Vista Mall is the everyman’s hangout and shopping center. Situated near the city’s larger residential areas, it provides convenience for those who want to enjoy Zumba, hear mass, or watch movies. Almost every week, celebrities head to Vista Mall to entertain and meet their Taguigeño fans. Truly a nexus of infinite possibilities, the City of Taguig is a place where worlds collide. Buckle up. It’s going to be a fantastic ride.

porTal To neW dimensionsThere’s so much more to BGC than Serendra and High Street.

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01 Heading towards Track 30th in Bonifacio Global City for a quick run.

02 A quick stop at Market! Market! to shop for local delicacies. 03 Brunch at Cafe Mary Grace, Serendra.

04 Waiting for the BGC bus along 30th Street. The BGC bus line plies three routes around Bonifacio Global City.

06 A fisherman, after his morning fishing run at Laguna Lake.

05 A quick basketball game at a makeshift court along Capistrano Street in Hagonoy.

07 Vendors taking a lunch break at the Sta. Ana wet and dry market.

T Welve hours in Taguig— What makes Taguig such an interesting and fun place to live is that you can enjoy coffee at the most urban of environments in the morning, and then find yourself at a lakeside park 15 minutes later.


08 An afternoon visit to Taguig’s urban farm. 09 Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzalez fuses molecular gastronomy techniques with traditional Basque cuisine at Vask in Bonifacio Global City.

11 Dinner at Hungry Hound, where Chef Mikko Reyes dishes out pub-inspired gourmet fare

12 Craft cocktails at Niner Ichi Nana

10 Friday night crowd between Bonifacio High Street and Serendra, the most popular restaurant and retail spaces in Taguig.


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arT and archiTecTureWell-designed buildings and structures, and eye-catching street art and installations are a trademark of Bonifacio Global City. From Clipp Center’s rhythmic trapezoidal claddings and the bio-architecture of Mind Museum (both by renowned Filipino architect Ed Calma), to colorful street art and interactive sculptures, BGC is one of the few developments in the country that feature great design and art at every corner.

03 “Andres Bonifacio” by Japanese street art duo Doppel, at BGC

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02 “The Trees” by Reynato Paz Contreras 04 “Balanghai” by Leo Gerardo Leonardo03 “Ang Supremo” by Ben-Hur Villanue


03 “Andres Bonifacio” by Japanese street art duo Doppel, at BGC

06 One Parkade and Alveo Corporate Center

07 Low angle perspective on Pacific Plaza Towers and The Icon Residences

10 F1 Hotel and Globe HQ

05 This beautiful street art found at the corner of 30th and 7th Avenue is by famous Archie Geotina (aka Chichimonster) It bore no markers to help identify its title. Depicted art alludes to “Speak no evil. See no evil. Hear no evil.”

05 Details of Mind Museum

08 Details of SM Aura Building

11 Pedestrian walkway on Lane P

06 Details of Net Lima Building

09 Part of Dee Jae Pa’este’s mural called “Mother Nature”

12 “Transformation” by renowned architect Lor Calma



proBinsyudad— Piloting urban agriculture for a sustainable lifestyle

The city also launched the relatively novel concept of urban farming in Metro Manila. The urban farm promotes organic farming as a healthier way of life and safer food production as there are no chemicals used in the high-value crops produced on the farm. “People are already visiting our city for Fort Bonifacio, but Taguig is also a place suited for agriculture, so we nurture that potential to become another driver of our city’s economy,” said the mayor. “We envision turning agri-tourism into a viable economic force. Many households in the city growing vegetables and other products in their backyards can sell their produce. It can also give tourists a variety of farm activities such as buying from an organic food market, picking fruits and feeding animals.” In October 2014, the city government started the much-anticipated urban farm venture, setting aside more than five hectares of arable land for the agri-tourism project. The demo farm was established on an 800-sqm land of Tipas Elementary School, to give a preview of a vegetable garden and small concrete fishpens for growing tilapia and catfish fingerlings.

Clockwise from top left: Lettuce are planted in elevated plastic bottles, to maximize space; plastic bottles/containers are recycled as pots for lettuce at Taguig Urban Farm; fishpens for tilapia and catfish

Boy selling relatively cheap melons at one of many roadside stalls along C6

We envision turning agri- tourism into a viable economic force.”— Mayor Lani Cayetano



By The Bay — Metro Manila’s only city with a thriving coastal community A short drive from Bonifacio Global City towards the Taguig City Hall is an active farmer and fisherfolk community, lying along a 10 km stretch by Laguna Lake. The unique lakeside community has emphasized better integration needed for the Taguig Lakeshore Development Community (TLDC) along the C-6 road. Mayor Cayetano shared plans to create bike lanes, jogging paths, sports facilities as well as the recent inauguration of the newly built public park in December 2014. Aside from this, the city government also plans to build seafood port and seafood restaurants where people can eat and relax.

Fishing villageStatistics from the Taguig City Agriculture Office show that local

fishermen still enjoy an abundance of catch, averaging about 29 kilos per day for motorized boats and 23 kilos for non-motorized boats. Making up 12 coastal barangays of Taguig, the fisherfolk receive government support through fishing equipment, fishnets and boat, which will greatly enable them to increase their yields.The city government also regularly provides fingerlings to fisherfolk in order for them to maintain that normal fishing cycle of breeding and harvesting all-year round in their fishing sanctuary. New identification cards for 1,080 registered fishermen will enable the government to easily work with them to provide more services and assistance. The Taguig City Agriculture Office is also preparing to conduct the boat registration program within 2015.

From top: Some of Taguig’s 1,080 registered fisherfolk; Taguig fisherfolk about to start the day; Laguna Lake



28No. of Barangays

4,538.2 hectares

Land area

804,915 Population

4.32% ave. annual growth Rate

Taguig by The Numbers

land area

Taguig City240 hectaresBonifacio global city

50 hectaresMckinley hill

74 hectaresarca South

Population

166,925 Number of households

4average size of householdsnumber of schools

Public

Private

Pre-Schools

23

165

Elementary

23

22

Secondary

13

33

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98.1%Literacy Rate


P5.3B

P7.9BP8.3B

2013

2016

2017

P4.5B

P7.5B

P3.7B

P6.5B

2012

2015

2011

2014

Budget for City development

* 116% increase in annual budget in the past five years

(only 12.73% comes from the national government)

81,751 Job Placements

(through government-led job fairs from 2011-2016)

no. of registered Business establishments CaTeGory

NeW BuSiNeSS

ReNeWaL OF BuSiNeSS

tOtaL RegiSteRed

2010

1,887

7,181

9,068

2011

2,926

9,068

11,994

2012

3,950

11,994

15,944

2015

4.995

12,215

17,210

2013

726

7,536

8,262

2016

3,385

14,340

17,725

(as of Feb 2016)

Source: taguig Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO)

2014

3,950

11,994

15,944

Business & employmentRate of employment:

89% (data is not based on actual figures.)

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P2.2BP2.4B

P1.0B

P1.8B

P805M

P1.6Bin 2012

in 2015

in 2016

in 2011

in 2014

in 2010

in 2013

Business Tax Collection (With no increase in tax rates)

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Building Types in Taguig

52144High-Rise

Skyscraper

11Low-Rise

Ten Tallest Buildings in Taguig * as of January 2016

Bellagio iiiRank: 9Floors: 40height (m): 156year: 2010

Park west at Grand hyattRank: 10Floors: 36height (m): 135year: 2014

Trion Towers 1Rank: 5Floors: 49height (m): 179year: 1999

The BeaufortRank: 7Floors: 43height (m): 170year: 2013

one McKinley PlaceRank: 6 Floors: 43height (m): 170 year: 2012

rCBC savings Bank Corporate CenterRank: 8Floors: 34height (m): 170year: 2013

Pacific Plaza Tower 1 and 2Rank: 4Floors: 52height (m): 179year: 2001

The infinityRank: 3Floors: 53height (m): 190year: 2011

shangri-la at the Fort*Rank: 1Floors: 61height (m): 250year: 2015

8 Forbestown road Rank: 2Floors: 53height (m): 194year: 2013


Taguig ciT y hoTlines

emergency hoTline

165-7777Taguig City Hall Trunkline/HotlineFire DepartmentPolicePolice Radio PatrolPublic Order and Safety PoliceTraffic BureauTraffic Management OfficeTaguig-Pateros District HospitalTaguig Rescue HotlineTaguig Emergency Hotline

555-7800642-9982117/ Emergency 1623642-3582642-1261510-7081640-7006837-2144215-9700/ 0917-5503-727165-7777/ 789-3281

24/7 OperationMedical Assistance24/7 Operation

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Laguna Lake at sunset


Estate Operations | 816-2372 ext. 2105/2000/02BGC Control | 816-2372 ext. 2201/2204Security & Traffic | 816-2372 ext. 2101/2222 • Command Center | 4816-2372 ext. 2222/09178444357Ambulance Services | (24x7 helpdesk) 512-4696

Fire Station-Taguig | (24x7 helpdesk) 837-0740Association of Volunteer Fire Chiefs & Firefighters of the Phils. | 160-16Fast Dial Police Assistance | 117BGC Police Sub-Station 7 | (24x7 helpdesk) 816-1813

Manila Bomb Squad | 523-1251SPD-EOD | 817-2128 (t) / 893-7484 (F)Phil. Army EOD | 09226235938Makati SWAT Disposal Team | 896-7468

Bonifacio Gas Corp. | 815-8377 / 881-1523 / 2533Bonifacio Water Corp. | 818-3601 loc. 3401 / 882-5403Bonifacio Transport Corp. | 882-0746 / 5474 MERALCO | (24x7 helpdesk) 631-1111 / 1622-2360 / 11 • Call directly or send an SMS indicating your Service Identification Number (SIN), address and contact numbers. 0920-971-6211 / 0917-5516211

Saint Luke’s Medical Center | 789-7900 / 7948 / 7949Taguig City Hospital | 640-2222 / 837-2216Makati Medical Center | 888-8999 loc. 2010–15National Poison Control | 524-1078 / 521-8450 ext.231Life Line Ambulance Rescue | 839-2520 to 30Victor Potenciano Medical Center | 531-49 11 to 21Taguig-Pateros Distict Hospital | 838-3485 / 837-8132

BesC (Bonifacio estate services Corporation) Fire and Police

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hospitals and health institutions (adjacent to BGC)

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